Matt Peralta

Matt was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. and is a lifelong Lakers fan. Because of his love for basketball and the Lakers, Matt successfully pursued a degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach (#GoBeach) and is now a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com. He is also a Staff Writer for RamsNewsWire.com and RaidersNewsWire.com. Contact: mattp@mediumlargela.com Twitter: @_MatthewPeralta Instagram: @matthewperalta
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2025 NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: Matchups, Schedule & TV Info

The second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs has wrapped and the final four teams left standing are the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. The Thunder were able to dispatch the Denver Nuggets in…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Knicks & Celebrates Celtics’ Elimination

Magic Johnson may no longer be involved with the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball side, but he's been keeping tabs on the 2025 NBA Playoffs that have delivered some of the best postseason games in recent memory. This year's…

Lakers News: Mavericks’ Jason Kidd Still Hasn’t Spoken To Luka Doncic Since Trade

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has done an excellent job coaching the team, leading them to the 2024 NBA Finals last year before flaming out during the 2024-25 season following the Luka Doncic blockbuster. The Mavericks traded Markieff Morris,…

JJ Redick: Rui Hachimura Had ‘Outstanding’ Season For Lakers

Rui Hachimura became an integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers' identity during the 2024-25 season as he was a critical piece in head coach JJ Redick's small-ball lineups. The Luka Doncic trade shipped out Anthony Davis to the Dallas…

Lakers Video: Stephen Curry & Warriors React To Luka Doncic Trade

It's been months, but some days it still doesn't feel real that Luka Doncic is now the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Dallas Mavericks somehow came to the conclusion that trading away a generational superstar like Doncic was…

Gilbert Arenas: Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Is ‘Closest Thing’ To Lakers’ Kobe Bryant In Fourth Quarter

While the 2025 NBA Playoffs rage on, it's hard not to think about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant who thrived in high-pressure situations. On the court, Bryant was known as a killer who relished the opportunity to beat opponents…

Suns’ Kevin Durant Wins 2024-25 PBWA Magic Johnson Award

The Professional Basketball Writers Association named Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant as the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award. The Magic Johnson Award honors the player that not only excels on the court but is cooperative and gracious with…

Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Mid-Range Shots Are Still Important To Success

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has won at every level of basketball, though he remains motivated to add another NBA title to his resume. James and the Lakers looked primed to make a deep postseason run during the 2025…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame

After an illustrious 20-year career featuring five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant...

Adam Silver Loves Increased Physicality Of 2025 NBA Playoffs

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has done everything in his power to help increase interest and intrigue in the league the past few years, introducing new events like the Play-In Tournament and the Emirates NBA Cup. The Play-In Tournament has added…

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